ALIS'18 is an international medical student congress that was held on May 4-5-6, 2018, at Acıbadem University. The congress was centered around the main theme of "Oncology & Oncologic Surgery" and was among the pioneering congresses that laid the foundation for ALIS to become a tradition. With 11 distinguished experts delivering keynote presentations, the congress provided a strong academic framework. Additionally, to encourage active participation, poster presentations were held, and outstanding works were awarded during the closing ceremony.